Non Scale Victories
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I do not have that much to post in here these days but since I have been soaking in oatmeal baths I have used our jacuzzi tub for the first time in ages. When we first moved in I tried to get a bigger one to replace it because it was uncomfortable for me. Now it is HUGE.
It just seem so impossible at times that anyone that huge could lose so much weight. It also seems impossible that if 80 percent of the fat weight we use leaves via our lungs then I exhaled over 200 pounds. How does over 200 pounds leave through your breath? The answer is a little at a time but that is just crazy to consider.4 -
My waist is smaller than either my bust or my hips! Not by much, but it is!6
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I do not have that much to post in here these days but since I have been soaking in oatmeal baths I have used our jacuzzi tub for the first time in ages. When we first moved in I tried to get a bigger one to replace it because it was uncomfortable for me. Now it is HUGE.
It just seem so impossible at times that anyone that huge could lose so much weight. It also seems impossible that if 80 percent of the fat weight we use leaves via our lungs then I exhaled over 200 pounds. How does over 200 pounds leave through your breath? The answer is a little at a time but that is just crazy to consider.
I hadn't heard that one.
Is that why I wake up with my oldest cat up in my face most mornings? He's smelling the fat I'm exhaling on my breath? lolAlexandraFindsHerself1971 wrote: »My waist is smaller than either my bust or my hips! Not by much, but it is!
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I've got a weird one for you all today!
I have a fairly large tattoo on my forearm and it got a little bit off center after I'd gained weight. It was still well proportioned so I didn't really care. I don't spend a lot of time looking at my own tattoos. I noticed this morning that it had straightened itself out. What a totally bizarre weight loss side effect, haha.6 -
I was in desperate need of new jeans. The dreaded Jean shopping sigh! I bought 2 size 14 and 1 size 12 (different stores so different sizes). This is the lowest size I can remember ever being in as an adult. I still have a lot of skin but I’m able to stuff it into a smaller size Jean!7
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Possibly a TMI NSV - a regular sized towel wrapped and covered all my bits today after my shower! 🚿🧼9
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Possibly a TMI NSV - a regular sized towel wrapped and covered all my bits today after my shower! 🚿🧼
Yesss I love that feeling! The first time I realized that, I spent a totally unnecessary 20 minutes walking around the house in my towel. Just because I could.
I had to run an errand out in the rain yesterday. I had recently donated my old rain jacket, so I grabbed my husband's without even thinking. It wasn't until I had my arms in and started to zip it up did I think "crap, I wonder if this will even fit." A little snug at the hips, but it zippped up and fit fine otherwise! I'm not used to being able to share clothes like this!4 -
Yesterday I got in the car and realized the steering wheel did not hit my stomach!!7
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_inHisGrace wrote: »Yesterday I got in the car and realized the steering wheel did not hit my stomach!!
Congrats! That makes such a world of difference for comfort! I rarely drive, so last time I got in my car I realized I couldn't reach the pedals, and had to move my seat up. Apparently my rear-end padding had been pushing me closer to them lol!2 -
A shopping NSV! Back in early July, Athleta was having a sale, and I bought a pair of heavy, fleece-lined running tights on super clearance (I think about 70% off). They were also backordered until October, so I had to guess at what size I'd be then (now). They arrived yesterday, just in time for some chilly weather, and they fit great! So thick and warm, and decent sized pockets. Now I didn't run this morning because it was cold, super windy, and the cat was extra cuddly, but maybe I'll get to try them out this afternoon.1
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My husband and son are both avid skiers and every year I am forced to go North for the after Christmas ski vacation (I only do this one not the one in February). In order for me to survive this horribly cold trip I have accumulated a mass quantity of snow gear (Boot, Insulated snow pants, Insulated Long Snow Jacket, Wool socks, Thick Gloves with pockets for my hot hands, ect). Every year I have to try all these clothes on to determine what needs to be reordered. Last year my ski pants fit with my 3 layers of clothes under them but they were tight. I wouldn't be running around much in them. This year I put them on and they wouldn't' stay up. I went from a 2XL to a L.
I can't look in the mirror and see the amount of weight I lost but this is a huge difference that I could see. I also had my lowest weight this morning so woo hoo for that too!7 -
My husband and son are both avid skiers and every year I am forced to go North for the after Christmas ski vacation (I only do this one not the one in February). In order for me to survive this horribly cold trip I have accumulated a mass quantity of snow gear (Boot, Insulated snow pants, Insulated Long Snow Jacket, Wool socks, Thick Gloves with pockets for my hot hands, ect). Every year I have to try all these clothes on to determine what needs to be reordered. Last year my ski pants fit with my 3 layers of clothes under them but they were tight. I wouldn't be running around much in them. This year I put them on and they wouldn't' stay up. I went from a 2XL to a L.
I can't look in the mirror and see the amount of weight I lost but this is a huge difference that I could see. I also had my lowest weight this morning so woo hoo for that too!
And just think of the fun buying new clothes will be!
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And sitting in the lodge drinking a coffee in front of a fireplace and looking posh!1
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I'm choosing to count this as a NSV, but... Back in June, my a1c for my diabetes was 7.2, which my doctor told me was considered "uncontrolled diabetes", and if I didn't get it managed I might have to go on insulin (I'm just on metformin now, a pill, twice a day).
She wanted to have it retested since I've lost so much weight and have changed what and how I eat, so, I got that all done yesterday.
Today, my results came back, andy a1c is now 5.9! I am so close to the normal range now, which is 5.6 and lower.
I was so excited and happy that I almost started crying!
Now I just have to wait for my doctor to call me so we can discuss changes to medications.
Also... I am officially comfortably in a size smaller pants, and I was able to put on one of my husband's hoodies (he wears anywhere from an XLT to a 2x depending on the brand) and zip it up!3 -
rieraclaelin wrote: »I'm choosing to count this as a NSV, but... Back in June, my a1c for my diabetes was 7.2, which my doctor told me was considered "uncontrolled diabetes", and if I didn't get it managed I might have to go on insulin (I'm just on metformin now, a pill, twice a day).
She wanted to have it retested since I've lost so much weight and have changed what and how I eat, so, I got that all done yesterday.
Today, my results came back, andy a1c is now 5.9! I am so close to the normal range now, which is 5.6 and lower.
I was so excited and happy that I almost started crying!
Now I just have to wait for my doctor to call me so we can discuss changes to medications.
Also... I am officially comfortably in a size smaller pants, and I was able to put on one of my husband's hoodies (he wears anywhere from an XLT to a 2x depending on the brand) and zip it up!
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That's fantastic news! A good reason to cry happy tears (and the pants things is wonderful too lol) 2 -
@bmeadows380 While buying clothes could seem like fun super thick insulated ski pants are 200$ a pop. Not looking forward to that at all.1
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Another entry in the saga of me trying to replace my favorite pairs of jeans!
My size down Madewell jeans are still working but my American Eagle jeans are finally to the point where it's impossible to wear them. I started at a 24 and resisted buying a 22 until last week. They came today and that 22 is still too big. Wearable, but big enough for me to order a size down to compare and then return one. (Thank the Lord for free returns.) Two years ago, when I was trying to figure out what my size was there, I tried on a 22 and they closed but were unbearably tight. The 24 had fit perfectly up until I started losing in May.
The last time I wore a size 20 in jeans, even in ones that knowingly run really big, I was at least 20 pounds less than I am now. To me, that's pretty cool. I think it probably means that I'm a stronger, more muscle-y size 20 than I was in 2014!
I also ordered a sweater from them for the first time since they don't do tops above an XXL, which according to their size chart is a straight-sized 18. My brain was like "this is an oversized, straight-sized XXL fit so expect it to hug your hips/have to french tuck it." Nope, it's actually big on me. I'm keeping it, though! I love a giant, cozy sweater.
It feels like such a privilege to have the opportunity to size up or down after years of topping out my favorite brands' size charts.6 -
Congrats, @emmyjaykay!!
That is such a good and weird feeling. (Also I had no idea American Eagle had plus sizes. I've clearly been missing out for years). And it will be so much more fun in non-pandemic times, when we finally get to go back to stores and try things on! So many styles, at so many stores I couldn't shop at before! Exciting and overwhelming.2 -
Congrats, @emmyjaykay!!
That is such a good and weird feeling. (Also I had no idea American Eagle had plus sizes. I've clearly been missing out for years). And it will be so much more fun in non-pandemic times, when we finally get to go back to stores and try things on! So many styles, at so many stores I couldn't shop at before! Exciting and overwhelming.
Maurice's was allowing clothing try-ons at least back in the summer the last time I was in there; I don't know if they still are. Walmart was allowing it in some locations, too - though anything you decided not to purchase was set aside for a period of time. But I haven't tried anything on since mid-summer, so I don't know if they still are or not.
It is very nice, though, to be able to wear clothing from a variety of places now and not have to just work online - t be able to actually purchase stuff off the rack!
Too bad that doesn't apply to shoes for me, though. I still have to buy shoes online because it is still almost impossible to find 11W women's shoes in stores. There is a Shoe Show in Beckley, WV that still has the shoes sorted by size and I can sometimes find something in there, but I never find anything in the stores that sort shoes by style and not size because those stores rarely have anything above a 10 and forget finding wides. This is why I have a grand total of 2 pair of dress shoes in white and black, a couple pair of boots, and a couple pair of tennis shoes and that's it!2 -
@bmeadows380 I don't know if you have a Nordstrom Rack around you but I have a styling client that takes a women's 12W and we've had some good luck shopping in-store there together!1
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@bmeadows380: I sympathize. I wear a ten, sometimes wide, depending on the cut of the shoe, and I need a roomy toe box owing to the things I've done to my feet over the years. Right now I am living in men's slip on sneakers. (https://www.footsmart.com/collections/mens-slip-on-shoes/products/propet-wash-wear-slip-on-ii-sr-gunsmoke-black) -These specifically, because they will take my lift without any problem.
I shop pretty much exclusively at Footsmart online because of that issue.1 -
Today's NSV was really starting to piece together how my mental health affects my hunger and eating behaviors. Last week was rough for me, anxiety- and depression-wise. And I felt like I was utterly unable to control my eating. I was constantly hungry, constantly needing to snack. Like craving chocolate, once I thought of it, I had to eat it. And not just a snack, or a handful of chocolate chips. Five handfuls of chocolate chips finally satisfied the craving. Literally all I could think about was the flavor, the texture, how it would feel to eat it. I ate over my goal, and over maintenance most days. I managed to log most of it, but definitely not all of it.
In the past, I always wondered why suddenly it became impossible, even though I hadn't changed my eating habits. It'd go from feeling like I can do this forever, to feeling like I can't do this for one more day. It is frustrating when something can be sustainable for months, and then one day, suddenly feel so unsustainable. I'd think about how I suddenly couldn't do it anymore, it was just too hard, clearly it wasn't meant to be, because who can live like that forever, and I'd eventually give up. This time though, I recognized it! It didn't suddenly become impossible, something else changed (i.e. my mental health)! I didn't panic about my eating and cravings. I just focused on getting my mental health in order. And sure enough, once the depression in particular died down, my hunger levels (and self-control) came back to normal with ease.
It still scares me for the long-term, because this wasn't the first time I'll deal with these issues, nor will it be the last time. And there will come a time when I'm not able to pull myself out of it like I was this time. But, recognizing it is a huge step, and makes being proactive about my mental health all the more important.
So why is this a NSV?
1. I was able to recognize the underlying cause of my cravings/eating behavior
2. I was able to DO something to address the underlying cause
3. Because I addressed the underlying cause, I then was able to address the actual behavior (too many chocolate chips)
4. It reinforces how important it is for me to prioritize my mental health for the sake of my whole health and well-being.
5. Because some day, it won't be as easy as it was this time. But now I can try to be prepared for it, to minimize any damage.
And even though my anxiety is spiking again tonight, I'm being as proactive as I can be, and I'm feeling a little more confident going forward.3 -
In the past, I always wondered why suddenly it became impossible, even though I hadn't changed my eating habits. It'd go from feeling like I can do this forever, to feeling like I can't do this for one more day. It is frustrating when something can be sustainable for months, and then one day, suddenly feel so unsustainable. I'd think about how I suddenly couldn't do it anymore, it was just too hard, clearly it wasn't meant to be, because who can live like that forever, and I'd eventually give up. This time though, I recognized it! It didn't suddenly become impossible, something else changed (i.e. my mental health)! I didn't panic about my eating and cravings. I just focused on getting my mental health in order. And sure enough, once the depression in particular died down, my hunger levels (and self-control) came back to normal with ease.
Wow. Thank you for posting. This is so insightful. And what a major accomplishment to recognize it in the actual moment! Sometimes I can recognize my anxiety/depression reactions in hindsight...but rarely in time to adjust my behavour. Congratulations.2 -
I love this one too! This summer it became possible and I still can't believe that the towel overlaps now.
This afternoon I had a nice NSV. I was carrying a few groceries home from the store, chatting with a friend and not paying any attention to where I was walking. I tripped on a bit of broken sidewalk - and then caught my balance!
A year ago I would have flailed around until I eventually hit the ground. Hard. But not today.3 -
I ran again!! I've missed it so much!
Today I did W4D1 of C25K, the first time you run more than you walk. My legs are feeling great, and no foot/heel pain!! It actually felt so good that I ran an extra 5 minutes or so, just for fun. My legs could have kept going, but I really don't want to push it and anger my foot again. I still wear my night splint and do an ice massage after I run, and so far I haven't had any issues. I'm equal parts happy and impatient. It feels so, so good to be back to running. My body feels good. My brain feels good. But I also just want to be back to doing longer distances already. Patience is not my strong suite!
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Eliezalot that is great....I promise you I will never run unless a bear,tiger or lion is chasing me!1
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conniewilkins56 wrote: »Eliezalot that is great....I promise you I will never run unless a bear,tiger or lion is chasing me!
Hahaha childhood me HATED running. From elementary school through college (with the exception of running track in high school...but like, sprints and long jump. Nothing longer than 100 meters lol!). My younger self could have never predicted this.1 -
I've been continuing with my zoom yoga classes, and have really been joying the yin yoga in particular. And, with regard to flexibility, it is starting to pay off!! While stretching today (hurdler stretch/half caterpillar pose), I was able to 1. reach my toes, 2. clasp both hands around my foot (from the side and the top), and 3. briefly touch my nose to my knee.
I haven't been able to do any of those things since high school. So at last 16 years.1 -
I had a fibro flare today.
I got the hall painted AND all the tape off AND all the painting stuff put away/rinsed out/etc, despite that. I am pretty proud of myself.
The flares don't seem to be as bad as I lose the weight. It's not been fun. But it's not been as bad as it used to be.2 -
This side by side pic of my face after losing 45 pounds is my NSV for today. I have 150 pounds to go and I am excited to do it. Sorry for how large the pic is.
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